Dobbs Ferry, New York (place)

Dobbs Ferry is a village (population approximately 9,900) located in Westchester County, New York, on the Hudson River. In 1730, William Dobbs established a ferry from Willow Point to Sneden's Landing, directly across the river. The ferry was eventually taken over by his son, Jeremiah Dobbs, and the area became known as "Dobbs Ferry."